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Community Information

  • Shady Dale Rodeo – voted the #1 outdoor rodeo in the Southeast many times and is one of the top 5 IPRA rodeos in the world
  • Historic Jasper County Courthose
  • Jackson Lake – One of Georgia’s oldest reservoirs, located 44 miles south of Atlanta
  • Jasper County holds an annual festival to celebrate its designation as the Deer Capital of Georgia

Located in the heart of Georgia, ranked number one state for doing business 6 years in a row according to Area Development, Jasper County offers a world of opportunities. Jasper County is situated between the four largest cities in Georgia (Columbus, Augusta, Macon, and Atlanta).  Less than an hour away from the Atlanta Metropolitan Area – the 9th Largest metropolitan area in the United States which accounts for 56% of the entire population of Georgia – Jasper County is strategically located for success. Jasper County is also near top national universities such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Mercer University, and Emory University.  In Monticello, you will find a small town brimming with character, spirit, and opportunity. Jasper County also boasts rail and highway access to make both commercial and personal transportation simple. For Business, there is also rail land ready for development and customer choice electric service provisioning. Whether it’s business or living, it’s hard to beat Jasper County.


COMMUNITY CONTACT NUMBERS

Jasper County, Georgia
126 West Greene Street,  Suite 18
Monticello, Georgia  31064
706-468-4900
www.jaspercountyga.org

City of Monticello, Georgia
123 West Washington Street
Monticello, Georgia  31064706-468-6062
www.monticelloga.org

City of Shady Dale, Georgia
22574 Hwy. 83 North
Shady Dale, GA 31085
(706) 468-1510
cshadyda@bellsouth.net

Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce
119 West Washington Street
Monticello, Georgia  31064706-468-8994
www.jaspercountycoc.com

Monticello Downtown Development Authority
www.monticellogadda.com

The Monticello News
247 West Washington Street
Monticello, Georgia  31064
706-468-6511
www.themonticellonews.com  


DEMOGRAPHICS

  • Population:  As of the 2010 United States Census there were 13,900 people, 5,044 households, and 3,778 families living in the county. The population density was 37.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.6/km2). There were 6,153 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.9% white, 21.8% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races.
  • Land Mass: According to the Census Bureau, Jasper County has 373 square miles.  373 square miles is land and 5.3 square miles is water.
  • Major Highways in Jasper County:  Jasper County’s highways provide excellent accessibility to local, state, regional, national and global markets – providing convenient transportation avenues for suppliers, consumers, and labor.   Jasper County has several major U.S./State Highways – State Route 11, State Route 16,  State Route 83, State Route 142, State Route 212, State Route 380
  • Interstate Access:  Interstate 20 and Interstate 16
  • Airport Access:  Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 48 Miles
  • Adjacent Counties:
    Morgan County – Northeast
    Putnam County – East
    Jones County – South
    Monroe County – Southwest
    Butts County – West
    Newton County – Northwest
  • Traffic Count:

Data USA Profile about Jasper County  CLICK HERE

United States Census Bureau – Quick Facts CLICK HERE


JASPER COUNTY IS ENTREPRENEUR FRIENDLY This means that we are working toward making our community more business-friendly and that we and the Georgia Department of Economic Development connect you with the resources to thrive.  We believe that it is small business that makes a community grow.  We want to help you get a successful start or expand


Northeast Georgia Regional Development Commission

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Northeast Georgia Regional Development Commission (NEGRC) serves 12 counties and 54 municipal governments in the Northeast Georgia Region. The Agency was created in 1963 to be a focal point for regional issues concerning local government and to be a resource for those governments in a variety of specialized areas. These include local government planning, economic development, grant preparation, administration, job training, and aging services.

Learn more at https://negrc.org/about/

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